Bucky Williams facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bucky Williams |
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| Born: December 15, 1906 Baltimore, Maryland |
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| Died: November 16, 2009 (aged 102) Penn Hills, Pennsylvania |
Wallace “Bucky” Williams (born December 15, 1906 – died November 16, 2009) was a talented baseball player. He played in the Negro Leagues, which were professional baseball leagues for African American players. Bucky Williams was a team member for the famous Pittsburgh Crawfords and the Homestead Grays. When he passed away, he was one of the oldest living former Negro League players.
Who Was Bucky Williams?
Bucky Williams was born in Baltimore, Maryland. When he was just six months old, his family moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He grew up there and was a member of St. Charles Lwanga Parish.
His Baseball Career
Bucky Williams played baseball during a time when African American players were not allowed in Major League Baseball. The Negro Leagues offered a place for these amazing athletes to show their skills.
Williams played for the Pittsburgh Crawfords from 1927 to 1932. He also played for the Homestead Grays in 1936. Before these teams, he was known to play with the Pittsburgh Monarchs. These teams were very important in baseball history.
Life After Baseball
After his time playing in the Negro Leagues, Bucky Williams worked at the Edgar Thomson Steel Works. This was a large steel factory in Braddock, Pennsylvania. He even continued to play baseball there.
Bucky Williams is an honorary member of the Negro League Hall of Fame. This means he is recognized for his contributions to baseball. In 1995, he traveled to Kansas City for a special gathering of former Negro Leagues players.
Celebrating a Long Life
Bucky Williams lived a very long life. To celebrate his 100th birthday, a big party was held on December 16, 2006. His family, friends, and people from the community attended the celebration.
Williams passed away on November 16, 2009. He was almost 103 years old. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery in Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood.
